PADI Altitude Diver

Why PADI Altitude Diver?

Any time you're diving from 300 to 3000 metres/1000 to 10,000 feet above sea level, you're altitude diving. If you want to explore the hidden world of a mountain lake, the PADI Altitude Diver Specialty course is for you.

What do I need to start?

PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organisation). Minimum age: 10 years old.

The Altitude Diver Specialty course familiarises you with the rules and procedures necessary to use the Recreational Dive Planner at altitude. This includes:

• Altitude dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards
• Special Recreational Dive Planner procedures for diving at altitude
• Safety stops and emergency decompression procedures
• Special equipment necessary for altitude diving

How long will it take?

Recommended Course Hours: 24
Minimum Open Water Training: two dives over one day

Where can I go from here?

At your instructor's discretion, you can count your Adventures In Diving Altitude Adventure Dive towards the Altitude Diver Specialty course, which also counts as one of the five specialty certifications for the PADI Master Scuba Diver certification.

Looking for something special?

Take a look at our Adventure Holidays. This is a great opportunity to try something different under the guidance and supervision of our experienced instructors.

To book your PADI Course, call our local telephone booking line: 0115 929 0707

We operate across various locations offering flexibility and choice. Click here for our training schedules and course fees. Combination courses, one to one tuition, mid-week and holiday courses are available. Please contact the Dive Centre for further details. We are always adding to the schedules, if the dates are not convenient, just ask.